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Est.

1945

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Richmond area, having distributed a total of $1.5 million across 26 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Federation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

A. TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATION OR ORGANIZATIONS TO COORDINATE THE SOLICITING OF FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND ALLOCATE THE SAME TO SUCH LOCAL, NON-LOCAL OR FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS AS IT MAY DETERMINE. B. TO INTEREST ITSELF IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND ITS VICINITY AND IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, AND TO BE HELPFUL IN SUCH WAYS AS ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ALL PERSONS OF THE JEWISH AND RICHMOND COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given
$1.5M
2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
D
Daniel Staffenberg
Board Member
B
Brian Greene
Board Member
R
Rabbi Grinsteiner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND?
No. JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND give?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF RICHMOND, and Beth Sholom Home of Virginia. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.